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Clinical Pharmacology
ORB 607

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Description

Building upon the basic principles of pharmacology learned in dental school, the student will understand the nature, administration, effects and potential complications of many drug classes.  The emphasis will be on appropriate and accurate use of therapeutic agents commonly used in the practice of dentistry.  This course will examine topics including basics of pharmakinetics and dynamics; pain control - intraoperatively and postoperatively; nitrous oxide use; pediatric sedation; parenteral sedation; antibiotics; opioids; anxiolytic agents; NSAIDs; pharmacologic precautions with ASA III-IV patients; and drug interactions.

School School of Dental Medicine
Credits 3
Cross Reg

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Course Component Lecture
Instruction Mode In Person
Grading Basis HSDM Graded
Credit Type Oral Biology